In a nutshell: This site helps you find and reserve parking spots even before you leave home.

Cool factor: Finding parking in San Francisco is always a challenge, but GottaPark.com lets you find a spot near your destination, compare prices and make a reservation, even weeks before. For Giants fans, the site has a convenient link to parking near AT&T Park. Homeowners can also offer their driveways, and business owners can post their lots as parking spots.

Note: The company started in 2007 in San Francisco and expanded to Seattle last week. The firm says it has about 14,000 spots that can be reserved, including 1,500 in Seattle.